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harry reid tried to get that but jerry blocked the request. the reason he did that because he wants the amendment on the federal aviation administration budget to allow them to have more money to stop furloughs from air traffic controllers. it will hit his state especially hard. so far they are unwilling to give him the vote. i talked a little while ago to senator richard shelby who said basically the slippery slope idea if they give jerry his vote they would be having a flood gate opened. at one point there was more than ninety amendments. they are trying to avoid a situation where you gave jerry one and back in the very long delayed process. >> is this a debate over. specific amendments or this is some democrats suggest, republicans trying to slow walk the bill? >> well, that's possible too. i mean, ironically, if the senate is forced to give up on a plan to do a budget this week and push in in to after easter recess, that would look bad for democrats and probably if you remember the procedure over the cr instead and come back to the senate
harry reid tried to get that but jerry blocked the request. the reason he did that because he wants the amendment on the federal aviation administration budget to allow them to have more money to stop furloughs from air traffic controllers. it will hit his state especially hard. so far they are unwilling to give him the vote. i talked a little while ago to senator richard shelby who said basically the slippery slope idea if they give jerry his vote they would be having a flood gate opened. at...
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majority leader harry reid has not ruled out weekend sessions to finish up work on the budget before releasing members for the two week spring recess. now to live coverage of the senate here on c-span2. the presiding officer: the senate will come to order. the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. lord of all being, energize our senators today with your presence. out of your infinite wisdom, speak to their finite hearts and guide them on right paths. out of your marvelous grace, minister to their common needs. inspire them to cherish the ethical road that leads to a destination that honors you. remind them that they may make plans, but your purposes will prevail. enable them to sense your guidance as they grapple with the problems of our time. we pray in your great name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the
majority leader harry reid has not ruled out weekend sessions to finish up work on the budget before releasing members for the two week spring recess. now to live coverage of the senate here on c-span2. the presiding officer: the senate will come to order. the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. lord of all being, energize our senators today with your presence. out of your infinite wisdom, speak to their finite hearts and guide them on right...
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and the senate in at 2:00, majority leader harry reid hopes to complete work on the government funding and then move on to the next fiscal year and get a resolution for 2014 approved by the end of the week before their upcoming spring recess. live coverage of the house over on our companion network, c-span, and the senate right here on c-span2. we'll be live with senator levin at 12:30, but until then here's a conversation with grover norquist. he's the president of americans for tax reform, and he met with us on this morning's "washington journal." >> host: and welcome back to the "washington journal." grover norquist, president and founder of the group americans for tax reform, joins us now. first want to get your thoughts on the news of the day, this new growth and opportunities project report out from the republican national committee. the chairman of the republican national committee is having a press conference that's started just a few minutes ago at the national press club talking about changes that the party needs to make in terms of outreach, changes to how to nominate a pres
and the senate in at 2:00, majority leader harry reid hopes to complete work on the government funding and then move on to the next fiscal year and get a resolution for 2014 approved by the end of the week before their upcoming spring recess. live coverage of the house over on our companion network, c-span, and the senate right here on c-span2. we'll be live with senator levin at 12:30, but until then here's a conversation with grover norquist. he's the president of americans for tax reform,...
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eastern, majority leader harry reid hoping to complete work on that continuing resolution and then move on to the 2014 budge and get it approved by the end of the week before the easter recess. live coverage of the house, as usual, on c-span and the senate on c-span2. earlier today here in washington republican national committee chair reince priebus announced the findings of a new report aimed at overhauling the republican party after losing the 2012 presidential election. the report, titled "the growth and opportunity project," includes 219 recommendations such as holding its national convention earlier than august in 2016 and modernizing the party's digital infrastructure. here's some of what he had totil say. >> in 2008 and 2012, the debates multiplied and were out of the control of the rnc. the cycle, this cycle, excuse me, there were 20 total debates. the first eight months before the iowa caucuses.. the report contrasts this with 1980 where there were six debates and 1988, there were 1 seven. i agree with the co-chairs whenw they say debates are vital to the primary process, but
eastern, majority leader harry reid hoping to complete work on that continuing resolution and then move on to the 2014 budge and get it approved by the end of the week before the easter recess. live coverage of the house, as usual, on c-span and the senate on c-span2. earlier today here in washington republican national committee chair reince priebus announced the findings of a new report aimed at overhauling the republican party after losing the 2012 presidential election. the report, titled...
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reid has told her that the ban will not be a part of the initial gun control measure the senate will debate next month. california senator dianne feinstein says instead of being included in the measure, the ban will be offered z an amendment. the ban seems to stand little chance of surviving because of expected -- defections expected from republicans, likely also defections from some moderate democrats. and now to live coverage of the u.s. senate here on c-span2. the presiding officer: the senator from oklahoma. mr. inhofe: i ask unanimous consent i be acknowledged for up to seven minutes as if in morning business. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. inhofe: thank you, madam president. we -- we've been listening to our -- our good friend from kansas concerning this contract air traffic control towers. i think of all of the -- there's no better example to use than saying -- picking up a bureaucracy and taking somebody that everybody wants, that's very inexpensive and using that to try to force people to do something that shouldn't -- that -- that should never have happened.
reid has told her that the ban will not be a part of the initial gun control measure the senate will debate next month. california senator dianne feinstein says instead of being included in the measure, the ban will be offered z an amendment. the ban seems to stand little chance of surviving because of expected -- defections expected from republicans, likely also defections from some moderate democrats. and now to live coverage of the u.s. senate here on c-span2. the presiding officer: the...